by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 4 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of legal professions. Combined, these schools handed out 794 associate degrees in legal professions to qualified students.
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The legal professions associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for legal professions students working on their associate degree.
The legal professions school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Legal Professions Associate Degree Schools in California.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for legal professions students seeking a an associate degree.
Cerritos College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in legal professions. Cerritos College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Norwalk.More information about a associate in legal professions from Cerritos College
It's hard to beat MTI College if you want to pursue an associate degree in legal professions. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, MTI College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in legal professions from MTI College
South Coast College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in legal professions. South Coast College is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the city of Orange.More information about a associate in legal professions from South Coast College
Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in legal professions. Humphreys University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Stockton.More information about a associate in legal professions from Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses
It's hard to beat Fremont College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in legal professions. Located in the suburb of Cerritos, Fremont College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in legal professions from Fremont College
Explore all the Best Legal Professions Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 35 | 72 |
| Nevada | 35 | 78 |
| Washington | 33 | 104 |
| Hawaii | 24 | 12 |
| Alaska | 22 | 11 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Support Services | 700 |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies | 94 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 8,820 |
